A Spider Beside Her by Bill Pevlor

Friday, 2nd March 2007

A Spider Beside Her

by Bill Pevlor

My wife is admiring the variety of springtime flowers in her garden, unaware of the new, self-appointed caretaker enjoying a bit of brunch.

Equipment: Kodak DX7590

Bill Pevlor

I’ve become a digital photography enthusiast in the last few years. It started when I purchased a decent digital camera to chronicle a missions trip in 2005. Now, pursuing and capturing the beauty and wonder of God’s creation is one way I fill up the few leisure moments I’m able to squeeze out of my life as the pastor of a small but vigorous church in northeast Wisconsin.

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20 Comments

James jordan Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 5:10 am
Just when you thought it was safe to go into the garden …

Wonderful shot!
Dinah Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 7:41 am
I have a great fear of spiders but am able to admire their beauty (from a distance!). This photo captures the spider at an amazing angle, showing a lovely creature in what it feels to be a safe environment. It’s going straight onto my desktop!!
Paul Dass Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 7:42 am
Hi Bill,
It’s a classic shot. I am delighted to see another Christian who shoots the God’s creation. I am a missionary in India. My Blog is “God’s Chitra” means God’s picture. In south Indian language Chitra means Picture or art. take a look at my Blogspot. www .godschitra.blogspot.com

Thank you and God bless you.
Paul Dass
Frans Koomen Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:44 am
Great photo. Do you now which spider this one is?

Greatings,

Frans
Bill Pevlor Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 12:08 pm
In these parts we refer to these guys as common garden spiders. I’m sure there’s an Arachnology expert somewhere out there who can provide a specific classification.
Kevin and Tammy Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 6:09 pm
That’s a super shot. I love the color on the spider. At least it wasn’t a “Spider that Bit(e) Her”!
valerie Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 6:34 pm
You don’t see this spider just any where. I grew up in East Texas and loved to see the large web this “garden spider” would build. I love the beautiful contrast of it’s colors. Thanks for sharing.
Gabriel Cox Says:
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:40 am
It almost looks as though she is caught in the web! Great shot, I love the colour and composition, Woman and Nature side by side. Well done!
Laurie Says:
March 5th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
A very unique photo! Thanks for your Christian perspective. I am a pastor’s wife at a small, but growing church, too!

May God abundantly bless your ministry!
Lorena McKennit Says:
March 7th, 2007 at 7:11 am
AMAZING photograph! My daughter asked if she was Charlotte (Charlotte’s web). Love it!!
Bill Pevlor Says:
March 10th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Thank you for all your comments. Very encouraging!
Anurag Says:
February 29th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Nice juxtaposition to personalise the shot.
Don’t miss the skull like marking on the Back of the spider.
Renee Says:
February 29th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
I always see these spiders here in Texas.. they call these spiders down here banana spiders now tell me if i wrong ? Thats just what i always hear..
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
March 2nd, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Very nice composition & perspective. Colors are great too.
Kristoph Says:
March 11th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Down here in Texas?!! I have seen these dozens of time when I was working in the “garden”. Once upon a time, I worked on a farm, and these things used to worry the beejeebers out of me. When they are agitated, they sit in the center of their web and make it bounce up and down. Absolutely great shot (from the safety of my screensaver)!!
And, yes, in down here in Texas, we call them Bananna Spiders!
Peter Cooney Says:
May 4th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
So beautiful!
Su Says:
September 20th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Creepy but very clever shot.
renee Says:
September 20th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
still like this shot! well done!
mike Says:
September 27th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Wow. He is kind of big. Don’t see those here in New York.
Rajib Singha Says:
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
It’s lovely. Love the personal touch and smart juxtaposition.